Melissa G.

Assist client in their activities of daily living such as toileting, bathing and grooming • Perform light housekeeping tasks such as cleaning, dusting and vacuuming • Make beds on daily basis and change linen as often as required • Engage clients in physical and mental exercises prescribed by their doctors • Escort clients on appointments with hair dressers and physical therapists • Provide companionship on a daily basis by lending an ear or a shoulder to lean on • Engage wards in outdoor activities such as walking and light sports • Prepare food or oversee the preparation of food to ensure that hygiene standards are met and that doctors’ orders are being followed • Manage laundry and ironing activities • Run errands including grocery shopping, bills payment and mail handling • Maintain a safe and clean environment and ensure that garbage is taken out on a daily basis • Arrange medicines to be taken on schedule by providing appropriate reminders or administering medication only upon doctor’s orders • Observe elderly for signs of deterioration or concern and report them to the family or doctor on an immediate basis • Maintain record of ward’s activities, behavior and symptoms for reference purposes